The Department of Communication focuses on strategic, theoretical, and practical application of message creation, delivery, analysis, and criticism in cultural and historical contexts. The curriculum is designed to provide foundational experiences, development courses, advanced study, and a capstone experience. Two options involve the study of public communication: Public Relations and Communication Studies. The other option involves the study of mass communication: Multimedia Journalism.
Communication majors are active in campus media, including the Collegiate Times, WUVT campus radio, VTTV, The Bugle yearbook, the photo staff, and several professional organizations.
The department has strong internship and co-op programs providing excellent opportunities for earning academic credit while gaining firsthand job experience.
Communication is a part of the College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences. Majors in this college may share high school preparation requirements as well as common coursework at Virginia Tech.
Kim Garnand Dodson
130A Shanks Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: (540) 231-7942
Website: Communication